Although he described himself as a pagan, the influence of Thomism on Charles Maurras is quite clear. Being and Order, for him, are coterminous. I don’t know the extent of Donoso Cortes’ influence on Maurras, but Maurras also rejects endless discussion, claiming that to debate order, which has a mathematical-like … Continue reading →

From Chapter II, “Principles”,La Force, of Mes Idées Politique, by Charles Maurras. To the principle of Truth, Mr. Maurras adds the principle of Force, without which the former is impotent. Yet, Force must be guided by sound judgment. There are despotic weaknesses, malicious stupidities, and losers worthy of being so, … Continue reading →

From Chapter II, “Principles”, of Mes Idées Politiques, by Charles Maurras. Yes sir, yes ma’am, because “speech is hard”, its efficacy will be sweet; because the book is “bitter to the tongue”, it will be invigorating and healing. The signposts raised up on the road don’t show their direction in … Continue reading →